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Unionized Burgerville Workers Say Company is Illegally Retaliating Against Organizers
Union says contract negotiations with management have stalled, noting a recent one-day strike saw temporary workers hired at higher wages than permanent staff
Portland Timbers Fire Head Coach Giovanni Savarese
Savarese leaves a club lacking both character and direction.
No Money, No Justice: How Oregon's Refusal to Fairly Pay Court Experts Caused a Public Defense Crisis
Without public defense resources, attorneys say innocent people without financial means lack proper legal representation
Nurses at OHSU Say Hospital Has Ignored Critical Safety Gaps
As threats, shootings at hospitals increase, workers at Oregon’s largest health organization cite spotty safety measures.
Protests and Threats Cast a Pall Over Oregon Pride Celebrations
Some see Oregon as a haven for queer rights, but emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ harassment ruined quite a few Pride events in 2023.
As WNBA Eyes Expansion, Supporters Push For Portland To Be the New Face of Women’s Basketball
Portland’s previous WNBA team folded. Can the Rose City’s ardent sports fans convince the right buyer to take the leap?
OHSU Nurses Prepare For Possible Labor Strike
Health care workers say hospitals have failed to address chronic staffing issues, leading to strikes not seen in decades.
Providence Nurses Strike Over Low Pay, Benefits
During the first health care strike in more than 20 years, Portland and Seaside hospitals are relying on temporary and traveling staff.
As Republican Lawmakers Continue to Skip Work, House Democrats Want Oregon’s Quorum Rules Changed
Resolution proposes changing state’s Constitution to require simple majority for legislative votes, as a previous measure to punish lawmakers for walkouts faces legal challenges.
Portland School District Considers Bringing Back Cops —At a Distance
Pilot program aims to restore Portland Public Schools' relationship with police, after shootings near campuses earlier this year.
State Finds Portland Public Schools Wasn’t at Fault For Bus Driver Who Espoused Religious Views to Students
Parent expresses frustration over school district’s push for the driver to remain on his route, despite prior incidents
Nonprofits Say Social Service Workers Are Dangerously Close To Needing Services They’re Paid To Provide
Community organizations call on city, counties to build better wages into nonprofit contracts.
Say Nice Things About… Portland Sports!
“Portland isn’t a good sports town”? We beg to differ.
Democratic Lawmakers Are Advancing a Domestic Terrorism Bill That Some Say Is Ripe for Abuse
HB 2772 was crafted to punish extremist attacks, but activists worry it will be used to target climate and racial justice protesters.
Portland Parent Says Public School Bus Driver Encouraged Prayer, Religious Singing
Oregon’s education agency warns district could lose funding if religious activity took place on Faubion School route.
Unhoused and Unaided
Despite ADA laws, Portland-area shelters struggle to accommodate people with disabilities.
OMSI Employees Push For Living Wage As Museum Plans Massive Expansion
Staff say unionization isn’t off the table, but diversity of staff positions, rate of turnover present challenges for organizers
Progressives Fear Portland NAACP’s New Leadership Is Backing Away from Social Justice
A forced resignation and controversial management have cast doubt on the organization’s agenda.
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